Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Caslan, AB · grants and contributions register · Medicine Hat–Cardston–Warner

Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement: federal grants and contributions: 30 agreements; $3.0M value; 11 departments; 13 programs.

Assay record ASY-CA-03DQWDN107 · Cite as: Assay Systems, “Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement: federal grants and contributions”, https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/buffalo-lake-metis-settlement/

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30agreements
$3.0Mvalue
11departments
13programs

Largest agreements

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$502Kvalue2023start2025end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

000022755$500Kvalue2022start2024end

Construct new rodeo grounds at the Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement in AB - Budget 2021

Agreement$300Kvalue2022start–end

Cumulative Effects Management Program

GC-129526S$249Kvalue2019start2023end

The purpose of this agreement is to facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase traditional knowledge and support improved understanding of land-based impacts of resource development.

BUFFALO LAKE METIS SETTLEMENT Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative Capacity Funding$200Kvalue2020start2022end

To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase cumulative effects knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.

Agreement$150Kvalue2024start–end

Buffalo Lake Consultation Monitoring Plan

Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund$148Kvalue2022start2024end

To support the restoration of valued marine and freshwater aquatic habitats, respond to fish habitat restoration priorities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of fish and fish habitat. In particular the program prioritizes projects proposed by Indigenous groups consulted in relation to the Trans Mountain Expansion project (TMX), in the Salish Sea area as well as along the Fraser river watershed and in-land freshwater area along the length of the TMX pipeline.

Participant Funding Program$140Kvalue2023start–end

Funding awarded to participate in crown consultation and the public hearing process for the North River Midstream NEBC Connector Project.

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PC0012075$140Kvalue2026start2026end

Develop community energy and climate action plan for Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement

Agreement$125Kvalue2016start–end
BUFFALO LAKE METIS SETTLEMENT Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding$100Kvalue2020start2022end

To facilitate Indigenous participation in dialogues, increase traditional knowledge and support improved understanding of impacts of resource development.

Agreement$62.5Kvalue2018start–end
Contribution Agreement to Provide Capacity Funding to Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement$50.0Kvalue2021start2022end

The Recipient will engage in Step 2 of Finance Canada's engagement process on Indigenous economic participation in Trans Mountain. The Recipient will work towards the general objective of enabling participating Indigenous groups to make an informed decision on if whether and how they wish to be represented in a potential future negotiation with Canada on Indigenous economic participation in Trans Mountain. Eligible activities include: conducting outreach, communication, and recruitment among participating Indigenous groups; establishing internal governance structures; engaging experts (includi

Indigenous Monitoring, Skills and Training Call for Proposal Project$50.0Kvalue2023start2024end

The objective of this Project is to advance Indigenous issues and priorities in environment, safety and/or socioeconomic imperatives, consistent with the Terms of Reference of the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committee for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

  • Natural Resources Canada
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
Participant funding for the Department of Finance Canada's engagement on Indigenous economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project$30.0Kvalue2020start2020end

The purpose of this agreement is the delivery of participant funding for Indigenous groups to engage with the Department of Finance Canada with a view to explore economic participation in the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement - Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations - Participant Funding Program$25.0Kvalue2026start2026end

The purpose of this agreement is to support engagement on the proposed Indigenous Ministerial Arrangement Regulations (IMARs).

Buffalo Lake Metic Settlement$24.0Kvalue2022start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$24.0Kvalue2021start2022end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

CSJ 2024 - Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement$23.9Kvalue2024start2024end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

GC-129492S$21.6Kvalue2019start2020end

The purpose of this project is to undertake deeper consultations with potentially impacted Indigenous groups on federally-regulated pipeline projects and to support their participation in consultation activities.

Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement$21.6Kvalue2020start2021end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Community Diversification Program - Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec's Forest Economies (CD-TISQFE)$20.0Kvalue2018start–end

The project will consist of hosting more workshops, events and activities. A community workshop on the Justice System will bring the Justice Stakeholders together with the Community Justice Committee and the community members- youth, adults and elders, other workshops and presentations will focus on FASD-Mental Health and the Law.

  • Department of Justice Canada
  • Community Diversification Program - Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec's Forest Economies (CD-TISQFE)
21-IHPP-G-CA-004$14.1Kvalue2021start2022end

To support the participation of Indigenous communities in consultations on Departmental Crown conduct (i.e., authorizations and permits) under the Fisheries Act and Species at Risk Act.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$10.8Kvalue2019start2019end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2021start–end

Funding awarded for early engagement and participate in the public hearing process for NorthRiver Midstream's NEBC Connector Project.

Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.$5.0Kvalue2024start–end

Participant funding grant to participate in CER-led early engagement activities for Pembina’s Taylor to Gordondale Project.

  • Canada Energy Regulator
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2020start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Suncor Base Mine Extension Project.

Participant Funding Program$5.0Kvalue2020start–end

Grant as part of the Participant Funding Program to Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement to assist in preparing for and engaging in Indigenous consultation activities and public participation opportunities associated with the assessment process for the Value Chain Solutions - Heartland Complex Expansion Project.

Agreement for Engagement Activities to Support and Participate in the Development and Improvement of Canada's Rail Safety Transportation System.$5.0Kvalue2024start2024end

To coordinate local engagement on marine or rail transportation strategies and policies To facilitate the use of Indigenous traditional knowledge when decisions are made about the marine or rail transportation system To support activities and improve collaboration between Indigenous local communities and federal stakeholders

Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement$3.3Kvalue2018start2018end

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Departments

Natural Resources Canada7agreements$675Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Fisheries and Oceans Canada3agreements$664Kvalue2programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Grant Program

All grants from Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Prairies Economic Development Canada2agreements$640Kvalue2programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Strategic Partnerships Initiative

All grants from Prairies Economic Development Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2agreements$450Kvalue0programs
Western Economic Diversification Canada2agreements$188Kvalue0programs
Canada Energy Regulator3agreements$150Kvalue2programs
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.

All grants from Canada Energy Regulator

Employment and Social Development Canada6agreements$107Kvalue1programs
Department of Finance Canada1agreements$50.0Kvalue1programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program

All grants from Department of Finance Canada

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Department of Justice Canada1agreements$20.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Diversification Program - Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec's Forest Economies (CD-TISQFE)

All grants from Department of Justice Canada

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2agreements$10.0Kvalue1programs
Transport Canada1agreements$5.0Kvalue1programs
  • Community Participation Funding Program

All grants from Transport Canada

Years

20262agreements$165Kvalue2programs
  • Strategic Partnerships Initiative
  • Indigenous Ministerial Arrangements Regulations (IMARs)
20244agreements$184Kvalue3programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Grants and contributions in support of Indigenous Peoples’ and stakeholder participation in CER activities, including adjudication, engagement, and safety and environmental oversight.
  • Community Participation Funding Program
20233agreements$691Kvalue3programs
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Participant Funding Program
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (Committees)
20224agreements$973Kvalue3programs
  • Western Diversification Program
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20214agreements$93.1Kvalue4programs
  • Indigenous Participant Funding Program
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Indigenous Habitat Protection Grant Program
  • Participant Funding Program
20206agreements$362Kvalue3programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
  • Participant Funding Program
20193agreements$281Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions in support of Indigenous Participation in Dialogues
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20183agreements$85.8Kvalue2programs
  • Community Diversification Program - Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec's Forest Economies (CD-TISQFE)
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20161agreements$125Kvalue0programs

    Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.